Duties of Local Authorities

In our free legal advice factsheets and information pages on the duties of local authorities we look at the obligations, services and support of local authorities.

Duties of local authorities toward children

Free advice factsheet providing information on the obligations of local authorities to care for the welfare of children through services and support.

Direct Payments

Our free legal advice factsheet and information looks at who can receive financial support for the care of children and young people with disabilities

Services for children leaving care

The services for children leaving care factsheet provides information on the support available for care leavers, how to access services and the rights of care leavers.

Child protection

Free advice factsheet and information on child abuse, how abuse is defined and what measures can be taken to protect children who are suffering or in danger from child abuse.

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